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Introducing OKFNās AI Learning Labs
https://blog.okfn.org/2026/04/15/introducing-okfns-ai-learning-labs/
Published: April 15, 2026 19:32
We are partnering with organisations on high-impact social issues to experiment with AI and develop replicable methods together; you can join us
The post Introducing OKFNās AI Learning Labs first appeared on Open Knowledge Blog.
Knowledge as Critical Digital Infrastructure: A Call to Action for a Resilient Future
https://blog.okfn.org/2026/04/10/knowledge-as-critical-digital-infrastructure-a-call-to-action-for-a-resilient-future/
Published: April 10, 2026 10:32
You can also read and share this story inĀ SpanishĀ andĀ Portuguese. Written by: Renata Ćvila, Executive Director of Open Knowledge Foundation; Amalia Toledo, Lead Public Policy Specialist for Latin America and the Caribbean at Wikimedia Foundation. Knowledgeā¦
An Honest Reflection on the Integration of LLMs into Open Data Portals
https://blog.okfn.org/2026/04/07/an-honest-reflection-on-the-integration-of-llms-into-open-data-portals/
Published: April 7, 2026 18:02
āWe donāt trust AI,ā claims OKFN's Tech Lead in this text, in which he offers his sharp views on one of today's most pressing challenges
The post An Honest Reflection on the Integration of LLMs into Open Data Portals first appeared on Open Knowledge Blog.
Open Data Day essay #5: āDecisions under the public eye: a promising set of open dataā
https://blog.okfn.org/2026/03/24/open-data-day-essay-5-decisions-under-the-public-eye-a-promising-set-of-open-data/
Published: March 24, 2026 19:40
The Dutch Open Government Act (Wet open overheid) has the potential to act as a game changer, as it will require governments to disclose these administrative decisions proactively to everyone.
The post Open Data Day essay #5: āDecisions under the publicā¦
Open Data Day essay #4: āOpen access and open data alone are not enoughā
https://blog.okfn.org/2026/03/24/open-data-day-essay-4-open-access-and-open-data-alone-are-not-enough/
Published: March 24, 2026 19:39
The Barcelona Declaration on Open Research Information was launched in 2024 as an initiative to encourage research institutions and research funders to actively contribute to the open availability of research information.
The post Open Data Day essay #4:ā¦
Open Data Day essay #3: āDatagraverā
https://blog.okfn.org/2026/03/24/open-data-day-essay-3-datagraver/
Published: March 24, 2026 19:38
The best way to promote a more transparent government is by showing the value and importance of the data that is already open and available.
The post Open Data Day essay #3: āDatagraverā first appeared on Open Knowledge Blog.
Open Data Day essay #2: āFrom OPEN to FAIRā
https://blog.okfn.org/2026/03/24/open-data-day-essay-2-from-open-to-fair/
Published: March 24, 2026 19:36
Today, we understand that openness alone is not enough to generate lasting and structural impact. Open without structure is like a library without a catalogue.
The post Open Data Day essay #2: āFrom OPEN to FAIRā first appeared on Open Knowledge Blog.
Open Data Day essay #1: āData is a goldmine, if you share itā
https://blog.okfn.org/2026/03/24/open-data-day-essay-1-data-is-a-goldmine-if-you-share-it/
Published: March 24, 2026 19:35
Although there are many examples of how open data reuse generates societal value, this potential is sometimes forgotten in political debates on open governance.
The post Open Data Day essay #1: āData is a goldmine, if you share itā first appeared on Openā¦
āThe Future of Open Dataā: Video Documentation
https://blog.okfn.org/2026/03/17/the-future-of-open-data-video-documentation/
Published: March 17, 2026 12:25
Relive the online conference that brought the open data community together for a celebration of two decades of CKAN and to discuss the role of open data and data infrastructures today.
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Shaping a Shared Research Agenda for Open Technology Research
https://blog.okfn.org/2026/03/11/shaping-a-shared-research-agenda-for-open-technology-research/
Published: March 11, 2026 18:21
Open Technology Research (OTR) is entering one of its most important phases: shaping a shared research agenda that will guide our collective work over the next two years and beyond.
The post Shaping a Shared Research Agenda for Open Technology Researchā¦